Adjunct, Building Trades

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College seeks an adjunct instructor for Building Trades to deliver courses through lectures, hands-on labs, and online formats. The role supports students preparing for skilled trades careers, with responsibilities spanning lesson planning, grading, and progress reporting.

The ideal candidate has licensing or certification in the field, prior adult-education experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt methods for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Must have an industry license or certificate in area of expertise.
• Teaching adults is preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and related technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles for diverse, multicultural settings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instruction aligned to course outcomes as assigned.
• Ensure students complete coursework and participate in hands-on labs.
• Engage students to promote critical thinking and workplace skills.
• Prepare and administer lesson plans for each class.
• Provide timely progress reports on outcomes.
• Report grades and attendance; complete faculty admin tasks as required.
• Develop new course content when assigned.
• Perform other duties to support student success.

Skills

Adult education experience

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Industry license or certificate in area of expertise

Job description

Adjunct, Building Trades

Adjunct Job Description:

Position Summary

This position provides instruction to students who are preparing to enter or are already a member of the skilled trades workforce. This position will provide instruction using one or more of the following methods, depending on the assigned course: lecture, hands-on labs, and distance learning technology (online video lectures, quizzes, etc.). Course outcomes vary from entry-level employment preparation to professional development.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

• Facilitate instruction that aligns to course outcomes, as assigned.
• Ensure that students complete all course work, including participating in hands-on lab projects.
• Actively engage students throughout course, promoting critical thinking and workplace skills.
• Prepare and administer lesson plans for each class of the course.
• Provide students with timely outcome progress reports.
• Report grades and attendance, and complete other faculty administrative tasks when required.
• Develop new course content, when assigned.
• Other duties as required for student success.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Industry license or certificate in area of expertise.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience using computers and associated technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multi-cultural workplace.Pool Number:

Education

Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.